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Friday, April 25, 2008

World Malaria Day

Today is World Malaria Day. Remember the millions of children and adults who are affected by malaria. Help keep them safe. Buy a net!

The startling fact is that Malaria is preventable and treatable, and yet:

1 million people die from malaria each year

300 to 500 million infections are estimated each year

75% of those who become sick and die are children under 5

3,000 children a day die in sub-Saharan Africa

Episcopal Relief and Development commemorates World Malaria Day. This year’s theme, “a disease without borders” highlights the need for cross-border action and cooperation in malaria prevention efforts. To learn more about what you can do, visit the Nets for Life website: www.netsforlifeafrica.org

1 comment:

Africa Fighting Malaria
said...

World Malaria Day is April 25, 2008. Africa Fighting Malaria is issuing a Call to Action to support indoor residual spraying, a highly effective, World Health Organization-approved method of malaria control – check out our interactive Africa map: http://fightingmalaria.org/issues.aspx?issue=14

Also check out our new video and support AFM's fight against malaria! http://fightingmalaria.org/AFMInAction/